Topaze (play)
Topaze i a 1928 play by the French writer Marcel Pagnol. It tells the story of a civic and modest school teacher who is fired for being too honest and decides to become dishonest businessman. The play premiered on 9 October 1928 at the Théâtre des Variétés.[1] It has been adapted for film multiple times.
Film adaptations
- Topaze (1933), French film directed by Louis J. Gasnier, starring Louis Jouvet
- Topaze (1933), American film directed by Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast, starring John Barrymore
- Yacout Effendi (1933), Egyptian film directed by Nagib El-Rihani[2]
- Topaze (1936), French film directed by Marcel Pagnol, starring Arnaudy
- Huaxin (1939), Chinese film directed by Li Pingqian[2]
- Topaze (1951), French film directed by Marcel Pagnol, starring Fernandel
- Topaze (1956), French film directed by Jean Kerchbron
- Mr. Topaze (1961), British film directed by Peter Sellers, starring Sellers
- Topaze (1963), Swedish film directed by Jan Molander
References
- ↑ Berni, Georges (1981). Merveilleux Pagnol. L'histoire de ses œuvres à travers celle de sa carrière (in French). Monte Carlo: Pastorelly. p. 55.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Marcel Pagnol - Notes". tcmuk.tv. Retrieved 2015-02-24.
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